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Mr Neal, known for producing Prime Suspect and The Fall, said: "We've been trying to bring back Bergerac for some time and I'm very glad that we have the next generation of such an iconic show in development."

Jill Offman, Paramount's executive vice president, added: "We have several exciting dramas in development, one of which is the classic favourite Bergerac.

"Our hope is that we will be able to commission Bergerac as a full series for Paramount Network International."

Brian Constantine, executive producer and chief executive of Westward Studios, said: "I'm excited at the prospect that Bergerac may be returning to our screens once again.

"It's a much-loved drama and a real boost for Jersey, my home, where Bergerac has become part of the island's identity."